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| | THE FIRST, SECOND & THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIODS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) |
 | | Sometime later, during the reign of his successor Sheshonq III, a breakaway kingdom emerged, led by a prince, Pedibastet, who proclaimed a new 23rd Dynasty of Leontopolis. |
 | | Pedibastet reigned for 25 years, and was succeeded by Osorkon III. |
 | | Osorkon III ruled from Leontopolis, whilst Sheshonq III continued to reign from Tanis. |
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